So at the beginning of our trip I had access to the internet and was able to post a few trip pictures of the first few days. When we changed hotels there was no access so alas, it all had to wait till we were home. Which of course includes a major lack of time with 2 little kiddos that are attached to moms leg and need constant attention! Anyways, here they are, as requested, the photos of paradise!

We just had the most amazing trip. What a beautiful destination. So many majestic sights to see, and fun to be had. Can't wait till our kiddos are a little older and can experience somewhere like Atlantis. Amazing!

Day 1: Fly forever to get there!

Day 2: Enjoy and explore our resort. Visit downtown and the pirate museum. Then go to Dolphin Cay!

Day3: Cody goes Scuba Diving. 3 Ship wrecks and 1 sunken plane, Amazing! I have a relax and enjoy the beach and scenery day. And of course people watch!

Day 4: After saying goodbye to our resort, we travel to our next adventure. Atlantis! It was nothing short of extravagant. We had a Sherwin Williams welcome dinner and then went to the Hypnotist. Cody was hypnotized and we had a great time!

Day 5: Explore the amazing waterpark and world of Atlantis. Aquariums, pools, slides, sunshine, and scenery. A group cocktail with Sherwin and then a fabulous dinner at an Italian Place! Great food!

Day 6: Another perfect beach pool day and massages. I know, poor us! Dinner at fantastic steak house, A majestic sunset with friends, an evening stroll in the perfect breeze, and ice cream. yummy!

Day 7: Beautiful fun day, I feel like a worry free kid again, hanging with my best friend like old times. Awards dinner with Sherwin and then awesome dance party! Good music and late hours filled with endless dancing! I love it!

Day 8: Last day at Atlantis! On to the next place. Hang out and do some reading. Try to come of the buzz from Atlantis. wow it was amazing!

Day 9: Went on a Booze Cruise: Mainly for the snorkeling and tour of the Islands. Peaceful dinner together and enjoyed the calm beautiful sunset.

Day 10: It took forever to get home! Boy did we miss our munch-kins!

~Thanks to everyone that made this possible! We owe you!~

Travel Bug

So far the Bahamas are just as I imagined! Beautiful weather, crystal clear water, and soft white sand. We have seen some of the most amazing views just looking straight out to sea while sitting on the beach with our toes in the water. Yesterday we went to the Dolphin Encounter on a private island about 30 minutes away. This was one of the most amazing experiences. Our Dolphin's name was Andy, which we thought was just a little ironic(considering my dad's name). He had a good sense of humor just like my dad. I think I may have laughed the entire experience because it was such a unique and wonderful way to meet another mammal. What incredible creatures! It was so neat how you can relate to a very intellegent creature without using language.

Today was a me day! Cody went Scuba diving. Lets hope he doesn't come back looking like a lobster! I spent the day on the beach, reading, writing postcard's, enjoying the clear ocean water, and swinging in a hammock under the breezes of an amazing palm tree. Bird's chirping and sand between the toes went the extra mile to allowing me to fully relax. My morning massage didn't hurt either! =) It's amazing sometimes I forget that at home I don't really ever slow down. The girls, the dog, the house, and work ensure that there is never any free time. I love it all, don't get me wrong, but somewhere along the way I think I forgot what it was like to free! I also feel guilty if i'm not getting something accomplished! But here, there is no one calling my name, hanging on my leg, or needing something. Of corse, there is a tiny voice in my head, ok, 2 that is saying we miss you mommy! To which I respond, I MISS YOU TOO, my sweet little girls!

Off to the next adventure in this majestic land!

March Madness

March is always a been time for our family! The weather is changing and we just want to go outside! we got the trampoline back up this month, we are starting to work out in the yard again and there are a few activities we have done outdoors. One is the color festival! The kids had a blast getting completely doused in color. Head to toe, literally! Makayla learned how to ride her bike which was a very special moment. Nadalynn is busy as ever roaming around the house and yard indulging in her naughtylynn activities. Cody and I just had our 9th Anniversary this month. Boy does time seem to fly by! I'm really starting to feel better after our car accident. Some days are better then others with my vision and headaches. I appreciate all the love from family and friends sending good thoughts my way! I just try to remind myself how fortunate we all our to have gotten away with really minor injuries in the grand scheme of things.

Cody and I are also getting ready for a big trip next week! we are headed to Atlantis, in the Bahamas. I just can't wait. Should be a trip of a lifetime. We always have a great time on vacation and make the best of every travel opportunity we have whether it is in our majestic Utah landscape or Hawaii's lush jungle like scenery. This trip to the Bahamas will be a new adventure in a part of the world I haven't yet had a lot of experience in. Can't wait! Camera, swimsuit, sunblock, and flip flops, I'm ready to go!

February Rewind

February Rewind

Seems like since Christmas was here the world has been in hyper speed and I feel like I am trying to catch up with myself, my health, my kiddos, and my house work. In other words, crazy lovely life! Lots has been going on here. Trying to organize my life ans the house as best I can while my little ones especially Natty Noodle goes around behind me undoing all my hard work. Nadalynn has been a busy little bee potty training. She just seemed so interested and she is really doing a great job for a 19 month old. Makayla has been trying to learn how to ride her bike. Every day that it hasn't been snowing and raining Makayla has been out practicing riding her bike. She has been getting pretty close a few times but something about this brisk wintry evening gave her the confidence to really go for it! She did it!

I thank my crafty friends for their inspiration. My organized friends for their inspiration to get organized. My friends and family for their care and thoughts after my car accident in Honduras. Makayla for helping Nadalynn accomplish so much for a lil' tike. Makayla's little friends Karlee, Ashley, and Brianna for the encouragement to try and try again!

Morning Cartoon Sluthes!
I did it! I cleaned out all the endless boxes in my basement! Now they are labeled and stacked neatly in the storage room! yay me!
Makayla and Stayley
A sweet gift for a new baby joining one of my fav families!
Little Tokens of my appreciation for everyone I work with! Cd's of our cruise.
My big angel.

A winter play date with girl friends. Now we meet at McDonald's, some day they will meet at the mall, and before we know it they will rent a summer house and bring their friends up. I like to take time to enjoy life's little moments.
Makayla and Stayley playing dress up.
A busy night packed with fun and girlfriends turned out some really cute little barrette's.
Happy Valentines Day daddy.
Nice day for park play!
Makayla made this for me at daycare. What a sweetie.



Lil' Stinker

Paradise Vacation

Vacation week always seems to go so quickly. This means two things; I always try to get as many pictures of it as possible ( Somewhere to go when you need to visualize a happy place), and learn to try new things! After all, you are on vacation, when else would you do it?

The Western Caribbean is an amazingly beautiful cruise. The weather is amazing, the views are spetacular, and having good company makes all the difference for great memories. Thanks to Dr. Nord we had an incredible vacation and got to make plenty of new memories and have lots of laughs with some wonderful people I work with. One or many inside jokes are now part of our daily routine. It is also nice to see all of our husbands bond, they are all quite entertaining together.

Our ports included: Cozumel, Grand Caymon, Roatan, and Costa Mya. We also had a little time on the day we got on the ship and the day we got off. Visiting FL was really fun. It made it hard to come home to the snowy weather. You might aldo notice a picture of our accident in Roatan in the pictures below. We are all currently recovering well from this accident. Thanks for your thoughts!